Allergic reactions are experienced by both an adult and a newborn child. The disease causes great discomfort and can even be dangerous if the symptoms are not stopped in time. To endow the state and normalize well-being, antihistamines are required. However, not all of them are equally effective and can cause side effects. Among the many drugs, the most effective and safe medication is the "Erius" syrup. The instructions indicate that it not only eliminates all the unpleasant signs of an allergic reaction, but practically does not have a harmful effect on the body. In addition to the anti-histamine action, the drug has anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory effects.
Dosage form
Antiallergic drugs for children should be effective, but safe and convenient form of release. The preparation "Erius" for use in pediatric practice is available in the form of a syrup. This consistency is most convenient for small patients. For ease of use and compliance with the shelf life, you can purchase the drug in bottles containing 60 ml or 120 ml of the product. The kit comes with a measuring spoon, which helps to properly dose the medicine in accordance with the recommended norm.
Of course, syrup contains flavorings and colorings. They are necessary to provide a means of pleasant aroma and taste. The substances are used of natural origin and are well tolerated by children.
Treatment formula
The primary metabolite of loratadine is the Erius syrup. The instructions say that the drug helps to reduce capillary permeability and quickly reduces swelling in the tissues. The main active ingredient of the drug is desloratadine, which quickly eliminates allergy symptoms such as:
- itching on the skin;
- lacrimation
- spasm in the bronchi;
- sneeze;
- skin rashes;
- swelling.
Auxiliary ingredients complement the composition:
- disubstituted calcium phosphate;
- corn starch;
- talc;
- cellulose microparticles;
- sorbitol;
- sucrose;
- flavors and colorants;
- purified water.
Additional substances enhance the action of the main, as well as provide a pleasant taste and aroma to the medicine.
Therapeutic effect of the drug
By blocking antihistamine receptors, the Erius syrup inhibits allergic symptoms. The instructions also contain information that the medication has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. It is worth noting that the syrup inhibits the bronchoscopic reaction, which is especially important in childhood.
If you strictly follow the recommended dosage, the medication does not have a sedative effect. Reception does not require refusal to work with mechanisms and can be used by adult patients who spend a lot of time behind the wheel.
Immediately after administration, the active substance is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, the drug reaches its maximum concentration in the blood after 60 minutes. The accumulation of the drug in the body is not detected if it is taken for no more than a week and does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Indications for use
Syrup "Erius" has indications associated with unpleasant symptoms of an allergic reaction. It has a pronounced anti-allergic property, complemented by an anti-inflammatory effect. After use, the patient quickly disappears signs such as:
- sneeze;
- lacrimation
- nasal congestion;
- bronchospasm;
- redness of the eyes;
- itchy skin.
To take the drug effectively and bring the expected effect, it must be used in the following cases:
- at the first sign of a seasonal runny nose;
- hay fever;
- food allergy;
- allergic conjunctivitis and redness of the eyes;
- skin rashes and hyperemia;
- Quincke's edema;
- chronic urticaria.
As part of complex therapy for acute respiratory viral infections, it is often recommended to take Erius syrup. The instruction says that the medicine is indicated for respiratory diseases to prevent cramping and as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Use prohibited
Usually antihistamines have many contraindications. Antiallergic drugs for children should be safe and not cause side effects. Syrup "Erius" is recommended for use for almost all age groups and has very few contraindications. Among them are:
- age up to six months;
- increased reaction to desloratadine and other components that make up the composition;
- severe kidney and liver diseases.
During pregnancy, the drug is not recommended for use, because there is no exact data on its effect on the fetus. It is also known that the active substance passes into breast milk, therefore, medication is prohibited with natural feeding.
Infant children "Erius" for allergies may be prescribed, but the doctor should choose the dosage and treatment regimen.
Dosage schedule and dosage regimen
A syrup is a liquid that is sweet in taste and has an orange hue. The product is well tolerated by young children and does not cause rejection in them. This dosage form is intended for the smallest patients, but can be used by adults. In this case, "Erius" (syrup) dosage and dosage regimen has a different:
- children from six months to a year - 2 ml of syrup once a day;
- children from 1 to 5 years old - 2.5 ml once;
- children from 5 to 11 years old - can drink 5 ml of syrup;
- children from 11 to 15 years old - a single dosage of 10 ml is recommended;
- adults - 10 ml.
The treatment regimen involves the use of a medication once a day for any age category. This distinguishes it from analogues and facilitates reception.
Treatment features
You can take "Erius" at any time of the day. Syrup for children can be used once with a short-term manifestation of allergies. But if a course of treatment is prescribed, it is important to follow the rules and drink the medicine always at the same time. The medication is not addictive with proper use. The course can last five days, seven days or more than two weeks. The pleasant taste of the drug provides ease of use even in young children.
"Erius" is approved for use in babies up to a year. However, treatment is recommended under the supervision of a physician and follow the exactly recommended dosage. Usually, parents do not report unpleasant symptoms while taking it. But sometimes excessive irritability, insomnia, chills and diarrhea are recorded. Therefore, before using any medicine for allergies, it is important to conduct a functional diagnosis and find out the exact causes.
Unpleasant symptoms
Good tolerance distinguishes the drug "Erius" from others. Syrup for children against allergies should be distinguished by safety, effectiveness and cause a minimum of side effects. Patient reviews indicate the absence of unpleasant reactions during administration, but they may bother some patients. It is worth highlighting the following symptoms that may occur:
- fatigue;
- dry mouth
- insomnia;
- impaired stool (diarrhea or constipation);
- increase in body temperature;
- headache;
- heart palpitations;
- nausea.
If similar symptoms or other undesirable effects are noticed, then it is necessary to suspend reception and consult a doctor. A specialist can choose an analog, or reduce the dosage and draw up another treatment regimen.
Analogs
By its properties, many patients are satisfied with "Erius" (syrup). Analogs can be prescribed in case of intolerance to the active component or the inability to purchase this medication.
Close analogues include agents that have the same active substance - deslaratadine and have the same therapeutic effect. The following drugs are close in pharmacological effect:
- Claritin
- "Desal";
- Lordestine;
- Elisha
- Loratadine;
- Cetrin
- "Desloratadine."
These products have the same structural form, and the composition contains at least 0.5 mg of deslaratadine per 1 ml.
The closest in action and composition is the medicine "Lordestine". In addition to effectiveness and fast digestibility, the drug has a lower cost. If "Erius" (syrup) has a price in the region of 500-800 rubles, then an analogue can be purchased for 100-150 rubles.
In addition, it also rarely causes side effects and is well tolerated by patients. The release form involves tablets that are intended for adults and adolescents, as well as syrup, which can be recommended for children. Negative symptoms are very rare and is associated only with individual sensitivity to the components that make up the medication.
The full analogue is Desal. It is available in tablets, which can be prescribed for adult patients. Drops are intended for children from one year.
Overdose cases
So far, there have been no cases of overdose. But with the abnormal use of syrup, the following symptoms may occur:
- muscle weakness;
- headache;
- nausea;
- vomiting
- diarrhea;
- cramps
- dizziness.
If such symptoms are detected, it is necessary to offer the patient a sorbent. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.
Patient Reviews
Erius stands out for its efficiency and safety. Syrup reviews have accumulated the most diverse. Moreover, many patients note its effectiveness. The great advantage of the medicine is the small number of cases with an adverse reaction. Moreover, the reception does not cause drowsiness, which is especially important for people with allergies.
Parents noted the effectiveness of the drug against the smallest children. The medicine quickly eliminates reactions on the skin, copes with a runny nose and swelling. Even children who already know how to swallow do not often take pills. Therefore, the release form in syrup is the most preferred option. Children usually do not refuse it, the suspension has a pleasant taste and aroma.
However, there are also negative opinions. Some believe that the drug is addictive and after long use is no longer able to cope with unpleasant allergy symptoms. Also, the medicine only temporarily eliminates the negative manifestations, but is not able to cure the allergy itself.
Many are not happy with the cost of Erius. A syrup, the price of which is in the range of 500-800 rubles, when assigned in courses, ends pretty quickly. Therefore, some patients are looking for an alternative and ask the doctor to recommend a worthy analogue.
Conclusion
Despite its recognized safety, Erius is not recommended for self-administration. Especially this rule applies to young children. To alleviate the condition for allergies, it is important to consult a doctor, only a specialist will be able to paint the full course and dosage.
Any medication can provoke a lot of side effects. Even if one patient approached the drug and there are a lot of positive reviews about him, in another he will cause rejection. However, as practice shows, such cases are very rare, but it is important to know about the possible consequences.